Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation vs William M. Bass Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation
Lynchburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
531 students
William M. Bass Elementary
Lynchburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
188 students
| Measure | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation Lynchburg, Virginia | William M. Bass Elementary Lynchburg, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #218 of 340 | #800 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #3241 of 15,369 | #14144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 531 | 188 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 188 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 77% |
| city | Lynchburg | Lynchburg |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 66.0).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on math proficiency (80% vs 77%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •William M. Bass Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 97.2%).
- •William M. Bass Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.5).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is the larger school with 531 students compared with 188.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation better than William M. Bass Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation ranks higher (70.5 vs 66.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation and William M. Bass Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lynchburg and Lynchburg in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation: 531. William M. Bass Elementary: 188. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation and William M. Bass Elementary rank in Virginia?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation is 218th of 340 and William M. Bass Elementary is 800th of 1,142 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).